Ryan James Brock Knodel
November 7, 2018
It is with broken hearts that the family of Ryan announce his sudden passing on November 7, 2018 in Langley BC. The greatest joy in his life was being the father of three beautiful daughters, Alexa, Mackenzie and Hayden. Left to mourn his passing his mother, Monica and her partner, Barb, his sister, Terrah and three nieces, Natalie, Jayda and Chelsey, his stepbrother, John, grandmother, Rosa, and his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Also left to mourn are the mothers of his daughters, Morgan and Jolene, who will nurture his daughters to follow in his footsteps in being kind, caring and generous. Ryan will be joining his Papa Hermann. Ryan was surrounded by a large family that truly loved him.
Ryan grew up in the Okanagan where he created incredible memories with his childhood friends. He will always be remembered for his antics, his laughter and his love of life. After taking his first steps, he began running to embrace every moment. Ryan always had a smile in his pocket sharing it with everyone around him. Ryan was the most notable Sales Manager at Oldcastle Glass Langley. He admired and respected all of those he worked with and alongside, but most importantly the customers he served. Ryan strived for excellence in all that he did and his abilities to achieve new accomplishments were amazing. This included many a day on the golf course, where he considered himself on par with the greats.
In lieu of flowers for those who desire may make memorial donations to the Langley Christmas Bureau, 120-19860 Langley Bypass, Langley BC, 604.530.3001, where Ryan’s memory will put a smile on the faces of many children on Christmas morning.
It only hurts when we breathe…we love you, we miss you.
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For the rest of my life, i will be searching for moments of you in the sunshine, the rain, the rustle of leaves, softly falling snow, the laughter of children and in the quietness of early morning. Forever in my heart...I love you. ~ Monica Metzler
I thought I had more time. So many beautiful memories, my heart aches for more...Missing you, loving you until my days done. ~ Monica Metzler
My sweet Ryan, I visit this page often, sometimes it is simply about accepting you are gone, gone forever. I am so broken hearted, longing to hear your voice, see you beautiful smile, hear your laughter and hug you. I don’t understand why you had to go...forever in my heart, your mommy ~ Momica Metzlet
Today your beautiful daughter Hayden turns five....you will live on forever in her heart...you were so loved ❤️ Missing you every day, every moment. ~ Monica Metzler
It has been a year since you left us. Not a moment goes by that you are not thought of, remembered as a wonderful son, brother, uncle and amazing father. Your three daughters are beautiful. Each day there are tears missing you and smiles remembering your antics...you’ve left a hole in our hearts, but 40 years of wonderfully beautiful memories. Love always, your mommy ~ Monica Metzler
Today your eldest most beautiful daughter Alexa turned 16...forever missing you. ~ Monica Metzler
I miss you daddy❤️ I wish you were here to watch us grow and all the great things were doing, but I know your looking down at us smiling. You have taught me so much and I know ill make you proud. I miss your laughter and your humorous moments and all our late night drives, i miss our fist pumps and hugs before i left for school, i miss all our amazing talks. I couldn't have asked for a better father and best friend and im forever grateful for you. I love you forever and always❤️ ~ Alexa knodel
❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
You are still alive in our hearts... ~ Monica Metzler
...good night my sweet boy ❤️... ~ Monica Metzler
Your youngest daughter Hayden celebrates her 6th birthday today...She is gregarious and beautiful with a smile that lights a room... in her heart you will live forever. We love and miss you greatly. ~ Monica Metzler
Our sweet son, father and brother you left us two years ago...a beautiful soul. Every moment of every day you remain in our hearts and on our minds. Precious memories. The pain of that day remains, an ache that will never go away...today weighs heavily on our hearts ~ Monica Metzler
Today your eldest daughter, Alexa turns 17...she is most beautiful. I remember the day she was born, so proud, so excited you were in becoming a father. You held her so close. You will live forever in her heart ❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
...another Christmas without you, and at the dawn of a new year your absence is felt every moment. Forever in our hearts... ~ Monica Metzler
Beautiful Mackenzie turned 9 this month....your absence is profoundly felt, especially on these celebrations. ❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
Hello my sweet boy...the sun is shining brightly this morning...I would like to believe you are looking down upon us ❤️ You are profoundly missed each and every moment of each and every day. ~ Monica Metzler
Hello my sweet boy...the sun is shining brightly this morning...I would like to believe you are looking down upon us ❤️ You are profoundly missed each and every moment of each and every day. ~ Monica Metzler
Forty three years ago, I gave birth to you, my beautiful son....a day of such joy! Today I will remember how I enjoyed baking your cake and planning a day of fun. I miss you...❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…it has been three years since we last heard your voice, your laughter. Yet somedays it feels like only yesterday, at times I catch myself waiting for your phone call. There are moments I can feel you, there is a sense of calmness, of warmth. None of us were ready to say good bye ~ Monica Metzler
Alexa is 18 today…a beautiful young woman….missing you every day, especially on these special days of celebration ❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…seven years since the stroke that changed your life’s trajectory…always and forever… ~ Monica Metzler
…another start of a New Year without you….missing you always and forever…❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…were surrounded by robins today as we walked through hills today…missing you always and forever…. ~ Monica Metzler
…❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…I just hugged you in my thoughts…hope you felt my squeeze…❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…four years today was our last time together, our last hug…I am sorry I rushed you along to travel back home because of the anticipated snow fall through the mountains. Four years ago is my biggest regret believing we had more time. But we did not…I miss you every moment of every day. ❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
Today it is four years…❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…today your beautiful daughter, Alexa celebrated her 19th birthday…she adored you as you adored her…❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…Christmas is coming, another Christmas without you… ~ Monica Metzler
….another year has passed without you ~ Monica Metzler
…each and every day… ~ Monica Metzler
Ryan, it’s been five years since you left us, we weren’t ready to say good bye. You were an amazing human who touched the lives of many. Despite life’s challenges, you always carried a smile in your pocket. You are dearly missed each and every moment of the day…you are carried in the hearts of your family and friends. Today, although there is sadness your life is celebrated and remembered with love ❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…Kenzie turned 12 today. She is beautiful…you are so missed ❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…on March 23 your beautiful daughter welcomed your grandson, Maverick James…we miss you Ryan…in these moments of extreme joy there are moments of heart break…always and forever ❤️ ~ Monica Metzler
…today your beautiful daughter turned 21. She is a wonderful mother to your grandson Maverick. She has your kind heart and soul. In her, you will live on….you are deeply and will be forever missed… ~ Monica Metzler
…hello my beautiful son…, ~ Monica Metzler
…your beautiful second old just celebrated her 13th birthday. You’d be so proud of the beautiful human she is becoming… ~ Monica Metzler
…today your beautifully perfect grandson celebrated his first birthday. You would be so proud of Alexa, she is a wonderful mother. Love always…. ~ Monica Metzler
…I have spoken to you a thousand times a day, your beautiful daughter Alexa was taken from us in one tragic moment…she now sits beside you. We would have loved to have her longer with us so we could watch her with your grandson Maverick. She was the most amazing mother, so kind, caring and she had so much love abound. Alexa is missed and loved by so many…Alexa and you are remembered each and every moment in our hearts and minds…those who are loved never truly die. Maverick’s aunts will watch over him. He will never be alone. 💜🦋🦄 ~ Monica Metzler